A Gracious Stone Home minutes from University of Delaware consists of the main house, detached garage with an income producing 1 bedroom cottage apartment or an excellent home office/studio, pool with pool shed and an expansive yard. Enter the property onto an attractive paver style wide open parking area between the two stone structures. Approach the main house and enter through the wide 8 panel solid wood front door with period hardware into the center foyer with captivating details. The foyer has hand punched detailed moldings, exposed stone wall from the original structure, and an attractive flagstone floor. The bright and open family room has a two sided fireplace, a large bank of windows and a continuation of the flagstone flooring. The elegant dining room features random width hardwood flooring, exposed beam and stone, chair rails and center fireplace leading to the modern eat-in kitchen. The kitchen incorporates an abundance of morning light featuring beautiful solid wood cabinetry, white tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, exposed stone and a wooden beamed ceiling. The second level includes a large owner's suite with vaulted ceiling, windows on 3 sides and twin French doors leading to the second-floor covered balcony. The main bedroom also has a vanity dressing area, and beautifully tiled owners’ bathroom. A comfortable second bedroom with exposed beams has double doors and balconet overlooking the property and separate bathroom. The third floor has a private bedroom and bathroom ensuite with amazing hardwood floors and exposed beams creating a bright and airy environment. The detached 2 car stone garage includes a multilevel spacious 1 Bedroom apartment with an open contemporary design. The property continues to impress with numerous outdoor entertainment areas creating its own oasis with easy access to Wilmington and Newark, Delaware or Philadelphia, PA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
1.35 acresLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by George Hobbs• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-654-6500 (broker)
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Listed by Lisa Osberg• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Stunning property set on a large hillside lot on a "country" road. Second home on the property set up as AirBnb bit would be perfect granny annex.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Salino
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 561 Upper Pike Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2078960
Apr 29, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2025
Listed
$795,000
$252/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2022700
Jul 26, 2022
Sold
$700,000
$222/sq ft
Jul 19, 2022
Pending
—
May 27, 2022
Contingent
—
May 12, 2022
Listed
$695,000
$221/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC275928
May 14, 1997
Sold
$275,000
$87/sq ft
Apr 14, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 1996
Listed
$275,000
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC275916
Apr 14, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 1996
Listed
$275,000
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC383466
Sep 13, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 1995
Listed
$339,000
$108/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006170670
Sep 13, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 1995
Listed
$389,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1984
Sold
$158,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,155 (+8.1%)
$210,000 + $502,500
$712,500
2024
$6,617 (+2.8%)
$210,000 + $502,500
$712,500
2023
$6,436 (+8.7%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2022
$5,921 (+0.6%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2021
$5,885 (+2.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2020
$5,722 (+14.2%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2019
$5,010 (+2.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2018
$4,869 (+4.0%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2017
$4,682 (+2.5%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2016
$4,569 (+11.0%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2015
$4,117
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2014
$4,116 (+3.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2013
$3,963 (+2.4%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2012
$3,869
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
Tax history for 561 Upper Pike Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,155 (+8.1%)
$210,000 + $502,500
$712,500
2024
$6,617 (+2.8%)
$210,000 + $502,500
$712,500
2023
$6,436 (+8.7%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2022
$5,921 (+0.6%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2021
$5,885 (+2.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2020
$5,722 (+14.2%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2019
$5,010 (+2.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2018
$4,869 (+4.0%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2017
$4,682 (+2.5%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2016
$4,569 (+11.0%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2015
$4,117
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2014
$4,116 (+3.9%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2013
$3,963 (+2.4%)
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
2012
$3,869
$26,800 + $128,600
$155,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
58,806
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,150
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0803000019
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2025.
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Suburban District
This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.